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BW53 VYK

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,630 mi
Last recorded72,630 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 VYK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front rigid part of brake flexi corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s feathered both edges and @ 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear o/s and n/s rigid part of brake flexi corroded

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc frames and sills

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components

Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tyres (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both tierods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear shock lower mtgs slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,163 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2016 63,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,266 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,200 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,198 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,385 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 57,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake bind nearside front wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,031 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,607 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,881 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BW53 VYK is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 73,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW53 VYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW53 VYK is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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